Jefferson County public meetings in 2021
38 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Council
The Jefferson County Council will hold a public hearing regarding the vacation of a portion of West Imperial Drive. The body is also deciding on several road safety projects, contractor agreements, and a rezoning application.
- Public hearing for petition to vacate a portion of West Imperial Drive in Stovesand Hills Subdivision Three
- Contracts for 10 Guardian Ad Litem attorneys at up to $2,000.00 per month each
- Bid award for East Rock Creek Road Safety Improvements Project (STP-5403 (677))
- Application CC221078 to rezone 3.29 acres from Planned Mixed Residential (PR2) to Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC2)
- Contract amendment for CB Engineering, Inc. (dba Cochran) up to $20,000.00 for High Ridge Boulevard Shared-Use Path
Employees Merit System Commission
The Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive an update on the Personnel Administration Program. No new business is listed on the agenda.
- Personnel Administration Program Update
- Approval of April 27, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approval of December 9, 2021 meeting minutes
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several residential development plats and a request for a stormwater buffer variance. The body will also discuss updating commission bylaws and the 2022 meeting schedule.
- Final Plat for Kingston Hills: 47 lots on 15.8 acres off Winter Valley Drive, Fenton
- Preliminary Plat for The Timbers: 159 lots on 75.4 acres off Prairie Hollow Road, Imperial
- Variance request for 4385 Lonedell Road, Arnold, to waive a 25-foot stream buffer requirement
- Zone change and development plan for The Polo Grounds off Highway FF, Eureka (continued to 1-27-22)
- Amendment of the Planning Commission Bylaws
County Council
The Redistricting Commission is meeting to establish its leadership and operational rules. The agenda consists of procedural items to organize the commission.
- Selection of Chairperson
- Selection of Vice-Chairperson
- Selection of Secretary
- Adoption of rules of order
County Council
The County Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. The body is also considering the fiscal year 2022 budget and various contracts for county services and supplies.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 405: Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
- Bill No. 21-1144, A1: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and appropriation of funds
- Bill No. 21-1201: $10,000 grants per applicant for CDBG-CV Microenterprise Business Grant Program
- Bill No. 21-1124, A1: Rezoning for Barnhart Boat & RV Storage in Council District 4
- Bill No. 21-1204 and 21-1205: Change orders for Old State Route 21 pavement and Rouggly-Kiepe Road Bridge
Employees Merit System Commission
The County Employee’s Merit System Commission will meet to discuss personnel administration and employee evaluations. The agenda includes updates on open enrollment and the merit hearing and appeal process.
- Introduction of a new member
- Review of job descriptions and evaluation summaries
- Personnel Administration Program update
- Open Enrollment update
- Discussion of turnover rates and the merit hearing and appeal process
Local Emergency Planning Commission
The Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to discuss emergency planning and hazardous materials management. The agenda includes a presentation from Enable Pipeline and reviews of specific LEPC requests.
- Enable Pipeline Presentation
- LEPC Requests for 4200 Brandi Lane and 6045 West Outer Rd
- MERC Flow Study Application
- HMEP Grant discussion
- NGA Exercise review
County Council
The Redistricting Commission is meeting to select a chairperson and secretary. The body will discuss census data, Sunshine Law, and the provisions of Article XIV of the Home Rule Charter.
- Selection of Chairperson
- Selection of Secretary
- Review of Article XIV of Home Rule Charter
- Census Data discussion
County Council
The County Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The body is also considering various road improvement change orders, bid awards for county services, and zoning applications.
- Public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget (Bill No. 21-1144)
- Change order for 2021 Pavement Preservation Program with N.B. West Contracting Company for $41,160.59
- Proposed rezoning for Barnhart Boat & RV Storage in Council District 4
- Setting Planning and Zoning Commission member attendance fees at $25.00 per meeting
- Reimbursements to the City of Byrnes Mill and City of Festus under the Road Improvement Sales Tax agreement
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing proposed amendments to the Unified Development Order, including medical marijuana dispensary regulations. The body is also considering a zone change in Imperial and a stormwater buffer deviation in House Springs.
- Proposed amendments to Title IV, Chapter 400 of the Code of Ordinances (Unified Development Order)
- New regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries, including a ban on drive-throughs and hours of operation from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. (excluding Sundays)
- Request to rezone 3.29 acres at 949 Montebello, Imperial from Planned Mixed Residential (PR-2) to Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC-2)
- Request for a deviation from Section 505.170(B)(3) regarding a 25-foot stream buffer at 6018 Sembr Place, House Springs
Local Emergency Planning Commission
The Jefferson County Public Safety Commission will meet to review reports from the OEM Director and commission members. Key discussion items include regional and local Spire planning and updates to the Emergency Operations Plan.
- Spire Planning (Regional & Local)
- Emergency Operations Plan update
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several land use requests, including a preliminary plat for a new subdivision and a zone change for a boat and RV storage facility. The body will also consider requests for conditional use and stormwater code deviations.
- PP21066: Preliminary Plat for Dry Fork Meadows (27 lots on 35.75 acres)
- PC21076: Zone change to Planned Commercial for Barnhart Boat & RV Storage at 6851 Metropolitan Blvd.
- CU21068: Conditional Use Permit for an overseas shipping container at 3643 Rock Creek Road
- VR21074: Deviation from Stormwater Code for Willows Mobile Home Park on Willow Oak Drive
- VR21075: Deviation from Stormwater Code for Ravinia Estates on Canary Court
County Council
The Jefferson County Council is meeting to appoint a redistricting commission and consider various public works contracts. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a petition to vacate a portion of Cardinal Lane.
- Public hearing on vacating a portion of Cardinal Lane in the Alpha Industrial Subdivision
- Resolution R-21-1003 to appoint the Decennial Redistricting Commission
- Bill 21-1016: $6,136 increase for 2021 Subdivision PCC Panel Replacement Program with Spencer Contracting Co.
- Bill 21-1017: $6,600 increase for Sandy Valley Road Bridge over Big Creek Project with Gershenson Construction Co. Inc.
- Bill 21-1033: Proposed budget amendment for renovations to the New North Zone Substation
County Council Work Session
The Jefferson County Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and planning items. County Executive Dennis Gannon will lead discussions on ARPA allocations, a ballot issue, and Wayfair.
- ARPA Allocation
- Ballot Issue
- Wayfair
- Master Plan Discussion
Board of Equalization
The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct a Tax Appeal Hearing. The agenda also includes a discussion of Assessor’s Office value changes.
- Tax Appeal Hearing
- Assessor’s Office Value Changes
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission will consider a final plat for Fox Creek Phase One and a preliminary plat for Bear Ridge. Additionally, the body will review a conditional use permit request for a commercial paintball facility in Eureka.
- Final Plat for Fox Creek Phase One (FP21070) on Corisande Hills Road
- Preliminary Plat for Bear Ridge (PP21069) at 5648 Bear Creek Road for 263 lots
- Conditional Use Permit request (CUP21073) for a commercial paintball facility at 2822 State Route W, Eureka
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Jefferson County Council will hold a meeting to discuss a zone change and development plan. The primary item is a request regarding a property in Big River Township.
- Zone change request PM21031 for 7575 Skullbones Road, Dittmer, from Large Lot Residential (LR-2) to Planned Mixed Use (PM)
- Development Plan approval for Skullbones Campground
Board of Equalization
The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct a tax appeal hearing. The session includes standard procedural items and a review of value changes from the Assessor's Office.
- Tax Appeal Hearing for Whole Truth Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church at 3100 High Ridge Blvd
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to consider three applications for variances regarding front yard setback requirements. These requests affect residential properties in Imperial and Hillsboro.
- BOA21006: Front yard setback variance for a residence at 2642 Seckman Road, Imperial
- BOA21007: Front yard setback variance for a home addition at 5794 N. Lakeshore Dr., Hillsboro
- BOA21008: Front yard setback variance for an accessory structure at 3050 Frisco Hill Road, Imperial
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone two parcels for a development called The Timbers. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from Single-Family Residential (R-7 and R-10) to Planned Single-Family Residential (PR-1).
- PR21067: Zone change and development plan for The Timbers on 75.4 acres off Prairie Hollow Road
- Proposed creation of 159 lots
- Request to modify Section 400.5410, A-3-a regarding traffic distribution between subdivision entrances
- Traffic study estimate of 120 new AM peak hour trips and 160 PM peak hour trips
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone approximately 9.23 acres to a Planned Mixed Use district. The proposal includes a development plan for a single-family residence and transportation equipment storage.
- Petition PM21061: Rezone 9.23 acres at 7756 State Rt. 30 and 7890 Dittmer Ridge Road from R-40 and CC-2 to Planned Mixed (PM) zone
- Development Plan for KADS Schrader Family LLC featuring a single-family home and a commercial-style garage addition
- Proposed use of site for single-family residence and transportation equipment storage
- Staff recommendation for approval with conditions, including a requirement for a two-lot minor subdivision
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to consider two applications for variances regarding front yard setback requirements. Both requests involve properties in Single Family Residential (R-10) Zone Districts.
- BOA21006: Variance for front yard setback for a residence at 2642 Seckman Road, Imperial, MO
- BOA21007: Variance for front yard setback for a home addition at 5794 N. Lakeshore Dr., Hillsboro, MO
County Council
The County Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2021 Roadway Safety Plan and the 2021 Roadway Master Plan. The body is also considering several budget amendments, including a $428,000 appropriation for real property in Council District 6.
- Public hearings for the 2021 Jefferson County Roadway Safety Plan and 2021 Roadway Master Plan
- Proposed $424,000 appropriation for real property and $4,000 for related expenses in Council District 6
- Proposed $18,919 reimbursement to the City of Olympian Village for road improvements
- Rezoning application for Belleville RV Park (Addition) from R10 and CC2 to PR2
- Conditional use permit applications for a 190-foot telecommunication tower (District 7) and a group home (District 3)
County Council Work Session
The County Council will hold a work session to review a proposed pawn shop ordinance and the 2021 Roadway Master and Safety Plans. The session also includes a proposal for the Ozark Run Scenic Byway.
- Proposed Pawn Shop Ordinance
- 2021 Roadway Master Plan/2021 Road Safety Plan
- Ozark Run Scenic Byway Proposal
County Council
The County Council is discussing a proposed sales tax for park improvements and the purchase of real property at Goldfinch Lane and Business 21. The body is also deciding on multiple pavement preservation contracts and zoning changes.
- Proposed 3/8% sales tax for existing park improvement and development (Bill No. 21-0729)
- Purchase of real property at Southwest Corner of Goldfinch Lane and Business 21 for $424,000 (Bill No. 21-0730)
- Pavement preservation contract for New Sugar Creek Road awarded to N.B. West Contracting Company for up to $133,767.19 (Bill No. 21-0711)
- Pavement preservation projects for Northwest Blvd. (Bill No. 21-0712) and Old State Route 21 (Bill No. 21-0713)
- Rezoning request for Belleville RV Park from R10 and CC2 to PR2 (Bill No. 21-0726)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Jefferson County Council will discuss a request to rezone 22.40 acres at 7575 Skullbones Road from Large Lot Residential to Planned Mixed Use. The proposal is for a multi-use event venue and campground, though the hearing on this matter is continued pending legal review of a protest petition.
- Zone change and development plan for Skullbones Campground at 7575 Skullbones Road (PM21031)
- Request to vacate plats for Huntington Trails Phase 11 (Lots 81-90) and Phase 12 (Lots 68-73) (VR21054)
- Proposed 50'x70' pavilion and multi-use event venue on 22.40 acres
Board of Equalization
The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct tax appeal hearings for specific properties. The board will review appeals from individual homeowners and commercial entities.
- Tax appeal for 4497 Hidden Glen Ct and 5375 Georgia Creek Rd (Rebecca & Paul Commean)
- Tax appeal for 672 Hoene Ridge Estates Dr (Stephen M & Kimberly A Capestro)
- Tax appeal for 1522 Parkway West (Gateway Theatre Corp B&B)
- Tax appeals for Lowes properties at 920 Arnold Commons Dr, 1111 Bradley St, and commercial parking
- Tax appeals for 3100 High Ridge Blvd (Whole Truth Tabernacle) and 1001 Crossroads Pl (TNG Highridge MO LLC)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing a request for a 190-foot telecommunications tower and the conversion of a former daycare into a transitional living facility. Staff recommends approval for both projects subject to specific conditions and deviations from standard development codes.
- Conditional Use Permit for a 190-foot monopole tower at 7344 Rovin Acres
- Proposal to convert 5181 Warren Road into Finding Grace Ministries transitional living facility with 8 bedrooms
- Request for relief from stormwater management requirements at 5181 Warren Road via rain barrels
- Request for reduction in parking spaces to six standard and one handicap space at 5181 Warren Road
- Proposed six-foot privacy fence along the northern property line of 5181 Warren Road
Board of Equalization
The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct tax appeal hearings for specific properties. The board will also address value changes from the Assessor's Office.
- Tax appeal hearing for 862 Arnold Commons Dr (THF Arnold Triangle Dev LLC)
- Tax appeal hearing for 2684 Gravois Rd (THF-S High Ridge Dev LLC)
- Tax appeal hearings for properties at 902 McNutt School Rd, 1003 Main St, and 6215 W Outer Rd (NSA Property Holdings LLC)
- Tax appeal hearings for 3850 Vogel Rd and 115 Jacqueline Dr (Sovran Acquisition LP)
- Tax appeal hearings for 1318 Shapiro Dr (Cornerstone Festus LLC) and 3400 Joliet Dr (Crown Castle International)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Board of Park Commissioners will meet to review officer and committee reports. The agenda includes a status update on the Recovery Act and a discussion regarding Rockford Beach.
- Status update on the Recovery Act
- Discussion of Rockford Beach
Board of Equalization
The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct tax appeal hearings for various properties. The board will also review value changes from the Assessor's Office.
- Tax appeal hearing for 4841 Placid Hills Rd, Arnold
- Tax appeal hearings for properties owned by LES Rental Properties LLC in Cedar Hill and Eureka
- Tax appeal hearings for properties owned by Gilbert H. Schroeder Trustee and Linda E Schroeder Trustee
- Tax appeal hearings for properties in House Springs, including 4497 Hidden Glen Ct and 5375 Georgia Creek Rd
- Review of Assessor's Office value changes
County Council
The Jefferson County Council is meeting to decide on several ordinances, including a rezoning request for Ravinia Estates and various county contracts. The body will also discuss emergency funding applications and updates to the building and public nuisance codes.
- Bill 21-0635: Rezoning ~75 acres to Planned Mixed Residential (PR2) for Ravinia Estates
- Bill 21-0701: Application for EMPG ARPA funding not to exceed $24,250.18
- Bill 21-0702: $25,000 increase to Sheriff's Office E-Cigarettes 2019 contract with Romo LLC DBA Crossbar
- Bill 21-0703: $15,000 renewal for welding equipment and supplies with Cotton’s Ace Hardware and Airgas USA, LLC
- Bill 21-0709: Zone change at Browns Ford Rd. and State Highway Y from Commercial (CC2) to Residential (LR2)
Local Emergency Planning Commission
The Public Safety Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to review reports and conduct business. The OEM Director will provide updates on the EOP, SEMA Regional, and COVID warehousing.
- OEM Director report on EOP update
- OEM Director report on SEMA Regional update
- OEM Director report on COVID Warehousing
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a variance for a mobile home community, a zone change for an RV park, and a revised development plan for a motel. Staff has recommended approval for the mobile home park variance and the motel development plan.
- VR21052: Deviation request for Grand Oaks Mobile Home Community regarding stormwater buffer strips
- PR221053: Zone change from Single-Family Residential (R-10) to Planned Mixed Residential (PR2) for Belleville RV Park on Rusty Drive
- PM21054: Revised Development Plan for Pleasant View Motel Addition at 4301, 4313 and 4317 Jeffco Blvd
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to discuss a variance application regarding front yard setback requirements. The request concerns a residence in a Single Family Residential (R-20) Zone District.
- BOA21005: Variance request for front yard setback requirements at Forest Crest Lots 1 & 2, Imperial, MO
Board of Equalization
The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct tax appeal hearings for specific property owners. The board will also address value changes from the Assessor's Office.
- Tax appeal hearing for 1006 E. Stonebridge Place
- Tax appeal hearing for 6910 Mill Lake Ct.
- Tax appeal hearing for 10452 Lake Crest Dr
- Tax appeal hearing for 812 Horine Rd
- Tax appeal hearings for 14008 Kingsland Rd and 901 Sunset Ln
County Council Work Session
The Jefferson County Council will hold a work session to review county business. The meeting includes discussions on property maintenance and infrastructure updates.
- Public Nuisance Process
- Derelict Property List
- Update of Master Plan
- Update on Old Lemay Ferry Improvements
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a final plat for a residential subdivision and three separate land use requests. These include a revised development plan and two zone change requests.
- Final Plat for O’Brien Place Plat Four at Cedar Hill Road and Pete O’Brien Road
- Revised Development Plan for Nationwide Turf Installations at 3157 State Road V, DeSoto
- Zone change from Large Lot Residential (LR-2) to Planned Mixed Use (PM) at 10761 Dittmer Catawissa Road
- Zone change from Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC-2) to Large Lot Residential (LR-2) at Lot 1 of Eagle Wood #3, Dittmer